One positive ad, one negative, one day to go

Over the weekend I received mailers from both state parties, one was largely positive, one was largely negative.

The Democartic ad for State Sen. Mark Schauer was filled with positive messages about "hope," fighting for jobs, renewable energy and protecting Social Security. It makes no mention of his opponent, just that "Only one candidate for Congress gives us hope."

The Republican ad for U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg asked me to compare the two candidates on the issues. It says Walberg has "Common-sense Michigan Values" and Schauer has "a Liberal Agenda." On the flip side, it contrasts Walberg's stance on this issues of taxes and job creation, energy, illegal immigration and family values.

I also saw the most disgusting thing I have ever seen in a political discussion. I can't wait until Wednesday when this is all over.

On the presidential side of things, I received what I thought was one of the most disgusting ads so far, until I opened up my e-mail this morning, but more on that in a second.

www.sba-listcf.orgI received this mailer at home over the weekend

I received this mailer at home, stating that Barack Obama wouldn't do anything to stop a
train from hitting a baby stroller parked on train tracks, because of his past votes on abortion issues.

I know it's supposed to be attention grabbing, but it's ridiculous, and isn't going to do anything to further a productive dialogue on this issue of abortion. The ad was paid for by the Susan B. Anthony List Candidate Fund.

Speaking of abortion, I received an e-mail from someone this morning, who provided me a link to an anti-Mark Schauer Web site.

Under one of the posts with the headline "Mark Schauer Supports Killing Babies by Partial-Birth Abortion" is a photo of a decapitated, aborted baby, lying dead on a tray table. This kind of absolute garbage makes me sick, and the person posting it should be ashamed. I came very close to vomiting in the office when I saw it, which is why I am not posting any links to this site.

If you feel strongly about a position someone has on an issue, fine, but there are still lines in a civilized society, and this site and that photo are way on the other side.

In other news...

In case you missed it over the weekend, here is Schauer on a special edition of "Off The Record."

Schauer was asked some tough questions, and seemed to do well. Walberg declined to attend, due to a scheduling conflict.

I'd be curious to know what was more important than appearing on a popular show that is broadcast throughout the district just days before the election.

Not only did it allow Schauer to respond to questions and state his beliefs unchecked, but it always makes the candidate who doesn't show up appear as though they are too important or they have something to hide.